Posted: 3/1/2021 | March 1st, 2021 I love learning languages. They unlock new opportunities and open all kinds of doors when you visit a new destination. Even just learning a few words and phrases and deepen your travels immensely. In this guest post, Michele from The Intrepid Guide highlights the top reasons why you should […]
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The 30 Best Things to See and Do in Barcelona
Last updated: 1/12/24 | January 12th, 2024 In recent years, Barcelona has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe. While 5 million people call the city home, over 32 million travelers visit each and every year. (It is actually one of the worst cities in the world for overtourism so visit in the […]
Seattle Travel Guide
Famous for its addiction to caffeine (Starbucks was founded in this city and there’s an endless number of cafes here), Seattle is home to countless musicians (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Jimi Hendrix to name three), a huge tech hub, there’s a robust music and art scene, lots of great bars, a lot of history, and […]
Brasov Travel Guide
Brasov is hands down my favorite city in Romania. Visiting and backpacking through Brasov was one of the best experiences I had in the country. (I loved it so much that I ended up extending my stay!) Brasov is in the historical region of Transylvania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Due to its location in […]
9 Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling with a Small Dog
Posted: 10/27/22 | October 27th, 2022 This is a guest post from Angelina (Gigi) Chow, who blogs about international dog travel at Wet Nose Escapades. For the last five years, she has flown her ultra-bossy Yorkshire terrier Roger Wellington on over 50 flights across more than 20 countries. She’s here to tell you what mistakes […]
9 Things to Do in Thailand
The political trouble in Thailand has brought the country into the news a lot lately. Because of the trouble, tourists are fleeing the country and not coming back, despite all the great reasons to visit Thailand. In this post, I share 7 things to do in Thailand that give you plenty of reason to still visit.
The 17 Best Things To Do in Croatia
Last Updated: 1/22/24 | January 22nd, 2024 A couple of decades ago, most people associated Croatia with the brutal Balkan Wars that ravaged the region until 1995. But in the last ten years, the country has become a hot spot for tourism, getting a ton of attention from travel magazines and influencers and a surge […]
Bilt FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About My New Favorite Card
Posted: 5/10/24 | May 10th, 2024 The Bilt Mastercard® is one of my favorite travel credit cards. While I have a handful of others in my wallet, Bilt is my go-to for most of my day-to-day spending. Plus, it’s still the only credit card that allows you to earn points on rent (up to 100,000 […]
A Visitor’s Guide to The Catacombs of Paris
Last Updated: 7/30/23 | July 30th, 2023 Paris may be known as the City of Lights but it hides a dark and disturbing history. Underneath the city, there is a gigantic honeycomb of tunnels. The system is a giant maze, and no one knows quite how many tunnels or chambers there are out there (that’s […]
11 Reasons Why I Love Thailand (And Why You Need to Visit)
Last Updated: 7/6/22 | July 6th, 2022 I’ve been to Thailand more times than I can count. I’ve lived in Bangkok twice, I’ve run tours through the country, and, if I stay away for more than a year, I feel as if a piece of me is missing. I love Thailand. It holds a special […]
New York City Travel Guide
New York is the most visited city in the United States and for good reason. It’s famous for….well, just about everything, New York City is the beating heart of the world — which is why I call it home. Every culture, language, and food is represented here. Unsurprisingly, there is a never-ending list of things […]
My 39 Current Favorite Restaurants in Europe
After exploring Europe quite a bit last year and gorging on food, these are my new favorite 18 restaurants around the continent. They are definitely places you don’t want to miss the next time you travel Europe.